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Yuri Liberzon (born 1982), is a Russian-born and Israeli-raised internationally acclaimed classical guitarist, performing and recording artist. Mr. Liberzon, has published transcriptions of baroque music, judged competitions and given masterclasses in North America and Europe.

Early life
Mr. Liberzon was born in Novosibirsk, Russia and in 1993 he moved to Israel. In Israel, Mr. Liberzon studied classical guitar under Yaron Hasson for 6 years. In 2000, Mr. Liberzon came to the United States to pursue professional classical guitar studies at the The Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute where he studied under Manuel Barrueco earning Bachelors and GPD (Graduate Performance Diploma). Mr. Liberzon received his Master's degree from Yale University where he studied under Benjamin Verdery. Both Peabody Institute and Yale University have granted Mr. Liberzon full scholarships.

In 2008, USCIS has granted Mr. Liberzon ‘Alien of Extraordinary Ability’ United States Permanent Residency based on his achievements in the music field.

Career
Mr. Liberzon's concert appearances include: Marlow Guitar Series in Maryland, Lesher Center in Walnut Creek, Legion of Honor in San Francisco and 92nd Street Y in New York. Chamber and Orchestra appearances as soloist include: Diablo Symphony Orchestra, Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, Gold Coast Chamber Players and Quartet San Francisco.

Media appearances include: J Weekly of Northern California, Voice of America International Radio Station, Kol HaMusica National Classical Music Radio Station of the Israel Broadcasting Authority, KUHF (NPR Houston), KUSF San Francisco, WDR German Television Network, San Francisco Chronicle and Classical Guitar Magazine.

Mr. Liberzon has collaborated with many artists including guitarist Grisha Goryachev on a concert called "Russia ", guitarist Piotr Pakhomkin in numerous concert appearances and flutist Josue Casillason ¡Acentuado!album featuring music of Astor Piazzolla.

Mr. Liberzon is represented by Captivate Artists.

Publications
Complete Violin Partita No. I in B minor BWV 1002 by Johann Sebastian Bach transcribed for guitar, published by Bergmann Edition

Complete Violin Partita No. II in D minor BWV 1004 by Johann Sebastian Bach transcribed for guitar

Two Sonatas K. 1 / L366 and K. 27 / L449 by Domenico Scarlatti transcribed for guitar, published by Bergmann Edition

Discography
Ascension (2015) - Music from Bach to Beatles, self-released,

¡Acentuado! (2017) - Music of Astor Piazzolla, released by Soundset Recordings label, Item Number: SR1100